Specials

Welcome to Specials ! Teachers: Mr.Germanski (Gym) Ext:2506 Ms. Bowden (Art) Ext 2713 Mr. Daubenspeck (Band) Ext 2505 Mrs.Croach (Music) Ext 2504 Mrs. Dean (Library) Ext 2942 Mrs.Murphy (Computer)

=**FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: FEBRUARY 11, 2014, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM**= =**FEATURING ARTWORK OF ALL LAUREL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND**= =**THE LAUREL 5TH AND 6TH GRADE ELEMENTARY CHORUS!**=

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= __Gym__: Students will receive a comprehensive Physical Education curriculum that is aligned to State and National Health and Physical Education Standards. My primary goals are to keep each student safe during physical activity, and to maximize participation. During each class period, students participate in a health-related fitness warm-up, an education/practice period, an integrated game, a cool-down/closure activity. The five components of health-related fitness are worked into every lesson (Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition) so students receive quality exercise, and the knowledge of how to exercise on their own outside of school. The elementary and high school physical education programs work in unison to achieve curricular flow so a smooth transition is made when students move on to the high school program. =

=**__Music:__**= =***Students receive instruction on the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color, and form.**= =***The music curriculum includes all Grades K-6 participating in the Piano Lab.**= =***Students in grades 4-6 also receive instruction on the electric guitars.**= =***Third grade students will perform the musical revue, "Broadway Beat!" on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, during an all school assembly and for friends and families at 6:00 p.m.**= =***Students in fourth grade will also learn how to play the recorders.**= =***The activities meet the National and State Standards for the Fine Arts.**=

=__**Chorus: **__= =**Chorus rehearsals are during 5th & 6th grade recess. Any student in grade 5 or 6 is eligible. The Elementary Chorus will perform an all school assembly on February 11, 2014, and for the Fine Arts Festival that evening at 6:00 p.m. The songs focus on our theme for this year: Start Your Engines for Success! **=

=Band Info: Click this Link=

=__Library__: Welcome Mrs. Dean - Visit the link on the Laurel Webpage to learn more about the library.=